Public Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in 2026

Public holidays in Jammu and Kashmir for 2026 include national holidays, regional religious observances and mandatory closures on the second and fourth Saturdays. These holidays are applicable to public sector banks and most private banks in the Union Territory. Jammu and Kashmir Public Holidays 2026: 47 days January 10 (Saturday) – Second Saturday January 24 […]

Meghalaya holidays in 2026

Meghalaya’s public holidays in 2026 include major national days, regional festivals and Christian celebrations, along with planned weekend closures. Meghalaya Public Holidays 2026: 42 Days January 10 (Saturday) – Second Saturday January 24 (Saturday) – Fourth Saturday January 26 (Monday) – Republic Day February 14 (Saturday) – Second Saturday February 28 (Saturday) – Fourth Saturday […]

Public holidays in Manipur in 2026

Manipur’s public holiday calendar for 2026 reflects a rich mix of national celebrations, local cultural festivals and religious occasions, in addition to the regular second and fourth Saturdays. Public Holidays of Manipur 2026: 44 days January 10 (Saturday) – Second Saturday January 24 (Saturday) – Fourth Saturday January 26 (Monday) – Republic Day February 14 […]

Public Holidays in Maharashtra in 2026

Public holidays in Maharashtra for 2026 reflect the state’s cultural calendar, alongside national holidays, major religious festivals and mandatory closures on second and fourth Saturdays observed by banks across the state. Maharashtra Public Holidays 2026: 46 days January 10 (Saturday) – Second Saturday January 24 (Saturday) – Fourth Saturday January 26 (Monday) – Republic Day […]

Citi and JPMorgan waive SBI Funds’ IPO worth $1.4 billion in fees

istock photo for BL | Photo credit: iStockphoto Some of Wall Street’s biggest banks have decided not to advise on a planned IPO of India’s SBI Funds Management Ltd. worth $1.4 billion because of the low fees, people familiar with the matter said. Citigroup Inc., which was part of the original list of mandated advisers, […]

Proxy advisory firms recommend that shareholders approve the deal between Shriram Finance and MUFG Bank

Proxy advisory firms, including Ingovern, ISS Proxy Research and Glass Lewis, have recommended that Shriram Finance shareholders approve all three agenda items related to the deal between Shriram Finance and MUFG Bank at the upcoming EGM, scheduled between January 11 and 13. The NBFC has sought shareholder approval for issuance of shares to MUFG through […]

Mizoram public holidays in 2026

Mizoram’s holiday list for 2026 includes several state-specific celebrations in addition to major national and religious holidays, in addition to the regular second and fourth Saturdays. Mizoram public holidays 2026: 47 days January 10 (Saturday) – Second Saturday January 11 (Sunday) – Missionary Day January 24 (Saturday) – Fourth Saturday January 26 (Monday) – Republic […]

Joshi will continue to exercise the powers and functions of GIC Re Chief for another three months

In his current role as Executive Director, Joshi oversees multiple areas such as international business operations, human resources, information technology, office services, business intelligence and actuarial functions. (Image used for representational purposes) Hitesh Ramesh Chandra Joshi has been entrusted with the financial and administrative powers and functions of the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of […]

How much is your home really worth? – Money sense

That confusion comes down to two different measures: market price and appraised value. Although they sound the same, they serve different purposes and can vary widely. Understanding the difference can help you make better decisions when selling, refinancing, renovating or dealing with legal and tax matters. Market price versus appraised value The The market price […]

How Automation Can Simplify Your Finances – MoneySense

Make finances easier with automation Automating your finances generally means setting up automatic payments for bills and recurring investment or savings deductions from your bank account. It may sound tedious to set up, but once most bill payments are automated, experts say it can bring structure to your finances and set your budget up for […]